Hey guys, I currently have an '05 Aspen White STi with about 56,000 on the clock. I was looking online and found a black '06 IX MR with about 16,xxx miles on it for $30,999. It was traded in at a non-Mitsu dealer and looks to be almost stock aside from AME rims and what look to be coilovers. The car is in Livermore and I am currently in Sac so I can't just go take a look at it but I have been communicating with the woman via email. My questions are these:
If I post pics, could you guys help identify any other mods?
Is that a fair asking price given the mileage and year?
Anyone have any advice for me whatsoever???

Guys, please help me get into an Evo, as I like them more than my STi .

 

Any link to the car?

 

I was going to link the car but I don't want others to inquire about it? Is that legit or am I being paranoid?
I'll throw the pics up in a sec.
The pictures she sent me actually don't show the AME rims...

 

Pics are up. Any more help out there?

 

It's not just an MR, it's and MR SE...looks to be clean except for that rust colored stain on the seat. Price is fair in my opinion (guys, it's an Evo 9 MR SE....please don't bash on me too much). I'd ask for the car to be compression tested and obviously for the results. Next concern would be the condition of the clutch.

 

Thats the sun's reflection.

 

Well then...1 less thing to worry about.

 

Only other aftermarket is the JDM rear bumper and possiblely the exhaust...it fits too well in the JDM bumper, and those wheels are stock for the MRs. If it has exhaust it may or may not have a flashed ECU. Definately a good buy though, looks good. price is a bit steep in my opinion, but that's a rare IX.

We also have cars for sale on these forums if that deal doesn't work out:
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/fo...play.php?f=134

 

Price is mighty steep but it is a MR SE.

 

I too think the price is a little high but as you guys said, it is kinda rare. I have searched the classifieds here but I would prefer a IX that hasn't been modded too far and I can't post there yet.
But this way I wouldn't have to worry about smog either as it isn't a private party transaction and if I have any problems, I can go back to the dealership. My only concern is that it could have been highly modified at one point, got messed up, and they sold it...

 

From the pics, it looks like it's in good condition and doesn't look like it was modded heavily. But thats hard to tell from pics.

If you get it in the price range you want, look real closely at everything. Remember you would like to find one as stock as possible. Look at the radiator fins. Are they slightly bent; does it looks like someone has been playing around in there, maybe changing turbos and putting the stock one back on? Is the stock intake solid, or does it feel loose like it has been put on and off a few times? Check the oil, does it look fresh or is it low and black looking. How do the tires look? New tires especially for this car can be expensive and they are one of the key elements to how this car performs. How does the transmission shift? Naturally the tranny is a bit notchy but you can till what its supposed to feel like. How does the outside of the car look? If it has been neglected, most likely the rest of the car has been too. When driving the car, slam on the brakes. Does the wheel pulsate like the rotors are warped, or is it a smooth stop? And finally, one of the best things you can do. Take down the vin number and call Mitsubishi. Ask them what kind of warranty repairs have been made. One of the cars I looked at had about 6 different $800 to $3000 repairs all on different items on the car. That right there tells you one thing. The car has been driven hard and you dont want it. Also get a carfax report. Most dealerships (if thats where the car is) give a free one. If you have to buy one, its worth the money. Be very thorough and remember that you are spending a good amount of money here. Take your time. If something doesn't look right, ask about it. Good luck, and don't rush a purchase, its worth waiting a little while longer for a nice one.

 

Haha ^^ I saw that in the "want to buy an Evo" thread thing. Thanks for your help guys. I sent the lady an email so we will see if I can get the price I want. It would make sense if I could get good financing as I am getting raped with my STi.

 

At that price, no reason to be paranoid! There are plenty of other Evos out there... I, for one, would stay clear away from MRs, and SEs... Not worth it IMO.

 

Wait, I'm confused now. Why would you stay clear from the MR and SE editions? Is it due to the six speed as opposed to the 5? Please fill me in a little more.
Alex

 

Well, there are 5sp non-MR that are still SE's...but as for staying clear of the 6 speed, it is due to their "ticking time bomb" nature. If you plan to mod it heavy, then you should opt for the 5 speed since the gears are thicker and can handle the torque better. Atleast that is what I have heard/read.


...But I love my 6 speed.